Chapter 790 - 387: Eve of the Storm (Part 2)

Behind the hidden door was a narrow, winding passage.

At the end of the passage, a cold prison cell came into view.

Inside the cell, a familiar figure sat quietly.

Lin Yuan!

The Battle Commander of the 42 Combat Group!

"Battle Commander!" Li Chang’an and the others cried out, rushing forward.

"Li Chang’an? How did you all get here?" Lin Yuan looked up, his eyes filled with surprise as he saw them.

"To rescue you!" Li Chang’an’s tone was firm.

"Rescue me? How did you get in?" Lin Yuan was perplexed.

"We fought our way in!" Sun Yang said smugly, a hint of showing off in his voice.

"You all..." Lin Yuan sighed, his voice tinged with reproach. "Too reckless! This is the Galaxy Group Headquarters. It’s not a place you can just barge into. It’s dangerous!"

"We’re not afraid!" Li Chang’an’s gaze was fiery. "We will get you out of here safely!"

"This cell door..." Shen Qiuyue stared at the solid alloy gate, looking troubled. "How do we open it?"

"Leave it to me!" Li Chang’an raised his Saw Chain Sword, about to strike the gate.

"Stop!" a sharp cry echoed from deep within the passage.

Zhou Yuanshan, his face dark, slowly approached with a group of men.

"Li Chang’an, you have some nerve! Daring to break in this far!" Zhou Yuanshan was seething, his face twisted with rage.

"Zhou Yuanshan!" Li Chang’an shot back, not yielding an inch. "Release the Battle Commander!"

"Release him? In your dreams!" Zhou Yuanshan let out a harsh, cold laugh. "You killed my son, and you expect me to release someone? Utterly naive!"

"Zhou Ze’s death had nothing to do with us!" Li Chang’an tried to explain. "He was consumed by the Crystal Ball because of his own obsession!"

"I don’t care about the reason!" Zhou Yuanshan roared, his voice hoarse. "All I know is that you killed my son! I want blood for blood! Get them! Capture them, dead or alive!"

The men behind Zhou Yuanshan lunged at Li Chang’an’s group like ravenous wolves.

"Protect the Battle Commander!" Li Chang’an bellowed, stepping forward. His Saw Chain Sword erupted with a dazzling light as he met the enemy head-on.

In front of the cell, an even more brutal, life-or-death struggle erupted once again.

Blades flashed and swords danced. Bursts of energy exploded. Roars and screams intertwined as blood and fire spattered the air.

Li Chang’an’s Saw Chain Sword was unstoppable. Every swing claimed another life.

Shen Qiuyue’s Dueling Sword moved with a light, nimble grace, like the dance of death reaping enemy souls.

Sun Yang’s Pulse Gun was at full power, unleashing a barrage of Energy Bullets that tore the enemy to shreds.

Han Ruoxi’s Electric Superpower raged violently. Flashes of lightning and thunderbolts caught the enemy off guard, instantly neutralizing them.

The members of the Insect Hunter Squad fought with increasing valor.

Zhou Yuanshan’s men were beaten back again and again.

But the enemy’s numbers were too great.

There were too many to kill.

They poured in endlessly.

"We can’t keep this up! They’ll wear us down!" Sun Yang yelled.

"We have to break through!" Li Chang’an said.

"How do we break through?" Shen Qiuyue asked.

"Follow me!"

As he spoke, Li Chang’an charged in one direction.

His Saw Chain Sword swung.

Every enemy in his path was cut down.

He carved a bloody path forward.

Shen Qiuyue, Sun Yang, and Han Ruoxi followed close behind.

The four of them fought their way through.

They finally reached the cell door.

"Bai Lin, open the cell door!" Li Chang’an shouted into his communicator.

"Understood!" Bai Lin’s voice came back.

The cell door slowly slid open.

"Battle Commander, let’s go!" Li Chang’an said.

Lin Yuan nodded.

He followed Li Chang’an and the others, rushing out of the cell.

"Stop them! Don’t let them escape!" Zhou Yuanshan roared.

Zhou Yuanshan’s men immediately gave chase.

Li Chang’an and his team fought their way forward.

They ran toward the building’s exit.

Wave after wave of enemies fell.

They finally reached the exit.

"Hurry, get to the ship!" Li Chang’an said.

The five of them burst out of the building.

They boarded the transport ship, the *Hawke*.

The transport slowly lifted into the air.

It left the Galaxy Group Headquarters behind.

"Whew, we finally made it out!" Sun Yang let out a long breath. "The Galaxy Group Headquarters is damn dangerous!"

"We almost didn’t make it out!" Han Ruoxi added, still shaken.

"All right, we’re safe now," Li Chang’an said. "Back to base!"

"Li Chang’an, thank you for rescuing me," Lin Yuan said gratefully.

"Battle Commander, don’t mention it. It was our duty," Li Chang’an replied.

"That was a close call," Lin Yuan sighed. "The Galaxy Group is too powerful. We’re no match for them."

"Don’t worry, Battle Commander. We’ll find a way to deal with the Galaxy Group," Li Chang’an said.

"Mm, I trust you all," Lin Yuan nodded.

The transport flew steadily through the skies of Lion’s Fang Star.

It headed for the Interstellar Warrior Base.

Inside the ship’s cabin, the atmosphere was somber.

"Captain, will the people from Galaxy Group keep coming after us?" Han Ruoxi asked softly, breaking the silence.

"Definitely," Li Chang’an said. "They won’t give up so easily."

"Then what do we do? Hide out in the base forever?" Sun Yang asked.

"Of course not." Li Chang’an shook his head. "We have to take the initiative and solve the problem."

"Take the initiative? How?" Shen Qiuyue asked.

"We find the mastermind behind the Galaxy Group and make them stop this retaliation," Li Chang’an said.

"The mastermind behind the Galaxy Group? Who is it?" Han Ruoxi asked.

"I don’t know, but it must be someone powerful," Li Chang’an said. "We have to find them to resolve this completely."

"But how do we find them?" Sun Yang asked.

"I’ll figure something out," Li Chang’an said. "For now, let’s go back and rest. Don’t leave the base for the next few days. Wait for my word."

"Yes, Captain!" The team members nodded and said no more.

The transport continued its flight.

It soon returned to the Interstellar Warrior Base.

Li Chang’an escorted Lin Yuan back to the Battle Commander’s office.

Then he returned to his own room.

He sat on his bed, closed his eyes, and contemplated his next move.

This situation was extremely tricky.

One wrong move could mean complete annihilation.

He had to come up with a foolproof plan to defuse the crisis.

Time ticked by, second by second, minute by minute.

Li Chang’an’s brow furrowed deeper and deeper.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes.

A sharp glint flashed within them.

"I’ve got it!" he muttered to himself. ’Maybe... I can do this...’

The air whipped and howled from the force of the Saw Chain Sword.

The harsh sound of metal clashing rang out.

The security guards were well-trained.

But Li Chang’an’s sharp weapon cut through metal like it was mud.

They couldn’t withstand a single blow.

"Useless! What are you standing there for? Get them!" the security captain roared, clutching his shoulder.

The hilt of the sword had smashed into it.

His voice was hoarse from screaming.

Shen Qiuyue’s figure was a blur.

She weaved through the crowd like a phantom.

The cold light of her Dueling Sword flashed.

With each swing, a guard would grunt in pain.

Sun Yang stood a short distance away.

His Pulse Gun provided a steady stream of fire.

Blue Energy Beams struck their targets with precision.

The guards were sent flying in the blasts.

Arcs of electricity danced between Han Ruoxi’s hands.

She carefully controlled the current’s intensity.

She needed to incapacitate the guards...

...without causing excessive harm.

"Stop! What do you think you’re doing?!"

An angry shout came from the back of the lobby.

A middle-aged man in a sharp suit with slick, shiny hair.

He was surrounded by a group of bodyguards in black.

He strode over quickly.

"Who are you?" Li Chang’an retracted his sword, watching the newcomer coldly.

"I am Zhao Qiming, the person in charge of the Galaxy Group’s Lion’s Fang Star branch," the middle-aged man said gravely. "Who are you people? Here to cause trouble at the Galaxy Group?"

"We’re from the 42 Combat Group. We’re here for someone." Li Chang’an’s tone was calm, but his eyes were sharp. "You’ve captured our Battle Commander. We’re taking him back."

"Battle Commander? Lin Yuan?" Zhao Qiming frowned. "He is a suspect in the murder of the Galaxy Group’s second young master, Zhou Ze. He is currently under investigation."

"Murder? That’s absurd!" Shen Qiuyue interjected. "The Battle Commander had no reason to murder Zhou Ze!"

"Whether he had a reason or not is not for you to decide," Zhao Qiming said coldly. "Now, leave immediately. Otherwise, don’t blame us for what happens next!"

"What happens next? What exactly happens next?" Sun Yang hoisted his Pulse Gun and aimed the muzzle at Zhao Qiming. "Wanna find out?"

"Sun Yang, stand down!" Li Chang’an snapped.

Sun Yang reluctantly stepped back.

"Manager Zhao, we have no intention of making an enemy of the Galaxy Group." Li Chang’an’s tone softened slightly. "But our Battle Commander is very important to us. We must take him back."

"Impossible," Zhao Qiming flatly refused. "Until the investigation is complete, Lin Yuan must remain with the Galaxy Group."

"And if... we insist on taking him with us?" Li Chang’an’s gaze gradually turned to ice.

"Then don’t blame us for what happens next!" Zhao Qiming waved his hand, and the bodyguards in black immediately closed in.

The atmosphere instantly became tense enough to snap.